Download or read book Essentials of computing systems 2 edi o written by João M. Fernandes and published by UMinho Editora. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computers were originally invented to solve all sort of mathematical problems. Nowadays, computers do much more than that and are present in all human activities. In fact, a computer is a fantastic machine capable of doing the most amazing tasks, if an appropriate program is provided. A computer system contains hardware and system software that work together to run software applications. Interestingly, the underlying concepts that support the construction of a computer are relatively stable. In fact, (almost) all computer systems have a similar organisation, i.e., their hardware and software components are arranged in hierarchical layers and perform similar functions. This book was written for programmers and software engineers who want to comprehend how the components of a computer work and how they affect the correctness and performance of their programs.

Download or read book Grid and Pervasive Computing Workshops written by Mika Rautiainen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-18 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the carefully refereed post-conference proceedings of two International Workshops: Self-Managing Solutions for Smart Environments, S3E 2011; and the workshop on Health and Well-being Technologies and Services for Elderly, HWTS 2011; as well as a Doctoral Colloquium, held in conjunction with, GPC 2011, in Oulu, Finland, in May 2011. The 19 revised full papers presented together with 1 keynote lecture were carefully revised and selected from 26 submissions and focus on the topics self-managing solutions for smart environments; health and well-being technologies, and services for elderly. The topics of the doctoral colloquium papers had a wide scope and they represented different viewpoints and sub-disciplines inside the ICT field.

Download or read book Behavioral Modeling for Embedded Systems and Technologies Applications for Design and Implementation written by Gomes, Lu¡s and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2009-07-31 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides innovative behavior models currently used for developing embedded systems, accentuating on graphical and visual notations"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Intelligent Technologies and Techniques for Pervasive Computing written by Kolomvatsos, Kostas and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pervasive computing enables users to interact with information resources in their everyday lives. The development of computational technologies that can exist in ever smaller devices while simultaneously increasing processing power allows such devices to blend seamlessly into tangible environments. Intelligent Technologies and Techniques for Pervasive Computing provides an extensive discussion of such technologies, theories and practices in an attempt to shed light on current trends and issues in the adaption of pervasive systems. Within its pages, students and practitioners of computer science will find both recent developments and practical applications—an overview of the field and how intelligent techniques can help to improve user experience in the distribution and consumption of pertinent, timely information. This book is part of the Advances in Computational Intelligence and Robotics series collection.

Download or read book Embedded Systems written by Kiyofumi Tanaka and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nowadays, embedded systems - the computer systems that are embedded in various kinds of devices and play an important role of specific control functions, have permitted various aspects of industry. Therefore, we can hardly discuss our life and society from now onwards without referring to embedded systems. For wide-ranging embedded systems to continue their growth, a number of high-quality fundamental and applied researches are indispensable. This book contains 19 excellent chapters and addresses a wide spectrum of research topics on embedded systems, including basic researches, theoretical studies, and practical work. Embedded systems can be made only after fusing miscellaneous technologies together. Various technologies condensed in this book will be helpful to researchers and engineers around the world.

Download or read book Unanticipated Dynamic Adaptation of Mobile Applications written by Mohammad Ullah Khan and published by kassel university press GmbH. This book was released on 2010 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5.2.1 Runtime Matching of Plans and Types -- 5.2.2 Creation of a Stable Variability Model -- 5.2.3 Dynamicity of the Variability Model -- 5.3 Adaptation Reasoning -- 5.3.1 Basic Reasoning Approach -- 5.3.2 Meeting Resource Constraints -- 5.3.3 Meeting Architectural Constraints -- 5.3.4 Pros and Cons -- 6 Middleware -- 6.1 Middleware Architecture -- 6.1.1 Information Model -- 6.1.2 Bundle Manager -- 6.1.3 Adaptation Middleware -- 6.1.4 Repository -- 6.2 Middleware Implementation -- 6.2.1 Runtime Creation of the Variability Model -- 6.2.2 Adaptation Reasoning -- 6.2.3 Implementation Status -- 7 Methodology and Tools -- 7.1 Model Driven Development Approach -- 7.2 Methodology -- 7.2.1 Analysis -- 7.2.2 Domain Model -- 7.2.3 Variability Model -- 7.2.4 Model Transformation -- 7.2.5 Deployment -- 7.2.6 Testing and Validation -- 7.3 Tool Support -- 7.3.1 Modeling Tool -- 7.3.2 CQL Editor -- 7.3.3 UML2JavaTransformation Tool -- 7.3.4 Static Validation Tool -- 7.3.5 Context Simulation tool -- Part III Evaluations and Conclusions -- 8 Test Applications -- 8.1 Testing the Unanticipated Adaptation Behavior -- 8.1.1 Bundle 1 -- 8.1.2 Bundle 2 -- 8.1.3 Bundle 3 -- 8.1.4 Execution of the Test -- 8.1.5 Comments on the Test Results -- 8.2 Testing Scalability -- 8.2.1 Variability Models under Test -- 8.2.2 Execution of the Test -- 8.2.3 Test Results and Comments -- 9 Discussions -- 9.1 Limits of Unanticipation -- 9.2 Support of Unanticipation -- 9.3 Shortcomings -- 9.4 Future Work -- References -- Part IV Appendices -- A Updated Middleware Source Code -- B Publications -- Back cover

Download or read book Business Process Management Workshops written by Stefanie Rinderle-Ma and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business process management (BPM) constitutes one of the most exciting - search areas in computer science and the BPM Conference together with its workshops provides a distinct platform for presenting the latest research and showing future directions in this area. These proceedings contain the ?nal v- sions of papers accepted for the workshops held in conjunction with the 7th International Conference on Business Process Management (BPM 2009). The BPM 2009 conference and workshops took place in Ulm, Germany. We received many interesting workshop proposals, eight of which were selected. Ultimately the workshops ran on September 7, 2009 featuring highly interesting keynotes, inspiring scienti?c presentations, and fruitful discussions. The history of ?ve years of BPM workshops in a row proves the continued success of the workshop program. Theworkshopsheldin2009includedonenewworkshoponempiricalresearch in business process management and seven well-established workshops. First International Workshop on Empirical Research in Business Process Management(ER-BPM 2009). The ER-BPM 2009 workshop addressed the demand for empirical research methods such as experimental or case studies to BPM and invited fellow colleagues to investigate both the potential and the limitations of BPM methods and technologies in practice. The ER-BPM workshop aimed at closing the gap in knowledge on process management and at discussing empirical research in the space of BPM and associated phenomena. 12th International Workshop on Reference Modeling (RefMod 2009). Although conceptual models have proven to be a useful means to support information systems engineering in the past few years, creating and especiallymaintainingconceptualmodelscanbequitechallengingandcostly.

Download or read book Advanced Techniques in Web Intelligence 1 written by Juan D. Velásquez and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces a research applications in Web intelligence. It presents a number of innovative proposals which will contribute to the development of web science and technology for the long-term future, rendering this work a valuable piece of knowledge.

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-12-12 with total page 3095 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ongoing advancements in modern technology have led to significant developments in artificial intelligence. With the numerous applications available, it becomes imperative to conduct research and make further progress in this field. Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest breakthroughs and recent progress in artificial intelligence. Highlighting relevant technologies, uses, and techniques across various industries and settings, this publication is a pivotal reference source for researchers, professionals, academics, upper-level students, and practitioners interested in emerging perspectives in the field of artificial intelligence.

Download or read book Model Based Engineering of Collaborative Embedded Systems written by Wolfgang Böhm and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Open Access book presents the results of the "Collaborative Embedded Systems" (CrESt) project, aimed at adapting and complementing the methodology underlying modeling techniques developed to cope with the challenges of the dynamic structures of collaborative embedded systems (CESs) based on the SPES development methodology. In order to manage the high complexity of the individual systems and the dynamically formed interaction structures at runtime, advanced and powerful development methods are required that extend the current state of the art in the development of embedded systems and cyber-physical systems. The methodological contributions of the project support the effective and efficient development of CESs in dynamic and uncertain contexts, with special emphasis on the reliability and variability of individual systems and the creation of networks of such systems at runtime. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), and the case studies are therefore selected from areas that are highly relevant for Germany’s economy (automotive, industrial production, power generation, and robotics). It also supports the digitalization of complex and transformable industrial plants in the context of the German government's "Industry 4.0" initiative, and the project results provide a solid foundation for implementing the German government's high-tech strategy "Innovations for Germany" in the coming years.

Download or read book Dynamical Systems in Theoretical Perspective written by Jan Awrejcewicz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on theoretical aspects of dynamical systems in the broadest sense. It highlights novel and relevant results on mathematical and numerical problems that can be found in the fields of applied mathematics, physics, mechanics, engineering and the life sciences. The book consists of contributed research chapters addressing a diverse range of problems. The issues discussed include (among others): numerical-analytical algorithms for nonlinear optimal control problems on a large time interval; gravity waves in a reservoir with an uneven bottom; value distribution and growth of solutions for certain Painlevé equations; optimal control of hybrid systems with sliding modes; a mathematical model of the two types of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia; non-conservative instability of cantilevered nanotubes using the Cell Discretization Method; dynamic analysis of a compliant tensegrity structure for use in a gripper application; and Jeffcott rotor bifurcation behavior using various models of hydrodynamic bearings.

Download or read book Designing Solutions Based Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing New Issues and Trends written by Neto, Francisco Milton Mendes and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides a general overview about research on ubiquitous and pervasive computing and its applications, discussing the recent progress in this area and pointing out to scholars what they should do (best practices) and should not do (bad practices)"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Pervasive Computing for Business Trends and Applications written by Godara, Varuna and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-02-28 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " This book examines the implications of pervasive computing from an operational, legal and ethical perspective, so that current and future e-business managers can make responsible decisions about where, when and how to use this technology"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Deploying RFID written by Cristina Turcu and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2011-08-17 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that is rapidly gaining popularity due to its several benefits in a wide area of applications like inventory tracking, supply chain management, automated manufacturing, healthcare, etc. The benefits of implementing RFID technologies can be seen in terms of efficiency (increased speed in production, reduced shrinkage, lower error rates, improved asset tracking etc.) or effectiveness (services that companies provide to the customers). Leading to considerable operational and strategic benefits, RFID technology continues to bring new levels of intelligence and information, strengthening the experience of all participants in this research domain, and serving as a valuable authentication technology. We hope this book will be useful for engineers, researchers and industry personnel, and provide them with some new ideas to address current and future issues they might be facing.

Download or read book Wireless Technologies Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 2875 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains the latest research, case studies, theories, and methodologies within the field of wireless technologies.

Download or read book Pervasive and Smart Technologies for Healthcare Ubiquitous Methodologies and Tools written by Coronato, Antonio and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-03-31 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book reports several experiences concerning the application of pervasive computing technologies, methodologies and tools in healthcare"--Provided by publisher.

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